How to find the best hip surgeon in Bristol

How do I choose a good hip surgeon in Bristol?

Bristol boasts no shortage of high-quality consultant orthopaedic surgeons. But how to find them? With our help, choosing a hip replacement surgeon may actually be easier than you might think.

1. Understand your needs

Just like a job interview where you need to decide whether a company suits you as much as you suit it, if you’re looking for hip replacement in Bristol, you should figure out what you need from a specialist. Consultant availability, experience, and location are all important factors to consider when thinking about how a specialist suits your needs.

2. Check for qualifications and experience

This is hugely important. If you need a specific type of hip surgery, you need to know that your chosen surgeon is not only capable of carrying out the procedure, but has plenty of experience in doing so.

3. Look at patient reviews and testimonials

Another key component on the list is patient reviews. Check whether any past patients have had the procedure you need. And if so, have they recommended a particular surgeon?

The quotes below are both from patients who had their hip surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green.

“I was lucky enough to have a hip replacement at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green. My experience was very positive. The surgeon Mr. Dehne did an excellent job, now just a neat trouble free scar testament to his skilful intervention. All the staff were helpful and efficient, starting from the reception, through to the ward. Nothing was too much trouble for them.“

Wendy B, hip replacement patient at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green

4. Explore NHS vs private options

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green admits NHS and private patients, so it’s worth researching the current NHS waiting times. This can be done at the NHS-run Emersons Green page on the My Planned Care website.1 Currently, the NHS waiting time for orthopaedic treatment is over five months for an initial consultation, followed by around a three month wait for surgery.

For those seeking private hip surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green, the wait for a consultation is usually just two weeks. From there, patients will have their surgery within just 4-6 weeks.

5. Schedule a consultation and ask questions

“There’s no such thing as a stupid question” someone once said. And it’s absolutely true when it comes to hip surgery. After all, you aren’t an expert in the subject and you’re by no means expected to be one. So, get yourself booked in for a consultation and ask away! Our hip consultations cost just £95 and are a great opportunity to learn more about your procedure.

A good hip specialist will take the time to discuss your symptoms, explain your treatment options, and answer any questions you have before hip surgery. They should make you feel comfortable and confident in your care plan.

6. Check insurance and payment options

If you’ve got pre-existing health insurance, it’s a very good idea to check your policy. Have a look to see whether your treatment is covered or call your insurance provider to check for you.

Finance options are another great way of spreading the cost of your treatment. Practice Plus Group offers 12 month plans at 0% APR or 24-60 month options at 14.9% APR.

7. Consider rehabilitation and aftercare

Your healthcare journey doesn’t stop the moment you wake up from your hip surgery. You will need to allow plenty of time to recover before you can enjoy the benefits of the procedure. As a private patient at Practice Plus Group, your aftercare is all included in the price of your treatment.

Meet our Bristol hip specialists

Kenan Dehne

Quote

“Life is movement, and movement is life.”

About me

I have extensive experience in lower limb reconstruction surgery. My specialisms include:

• total hip replacement
• total knee replacement
• uni-compartmental knee replacement
• knee arthroscopy.

I am actively involved in research related to the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERP) for patients following a hip or knee replacement which aims to provide patients with a smoother recovery.

Qualifications

• CCST (SYR), Certificate of Specialist registration in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ministry of Health, Damascus, Syria
• MCh (HONS), Master of Surgery degree in Trauma & Orthopaedics and Trauma, Damascus University
• MRCS, Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• FEBOT, European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
• FRCS Orth, Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons

Availability

I work at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green and Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham.

Reviews

“Mr Dehne is an exceptional orthopedic surgeon specializing in lower limb arthroplasty and knee soft tissue surgery. His expertise is matched only by his genuine care for his patients. If myself required surgery I would feel very confident under his care.“

Nawar Abdulsattar, orthopaedic surgeon at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green

Watch Video

1 1

Next slide Previous slide

Nawar Abdulsattar

About me

After medical school in Al-Mustansirya University in Baghdad I moved to Sweden to become Swedish-Board certified specialist in trauma and orthopaedics. I was appointed consultant surgeon in Aleris hospitals in Stockholm and am a member of the Swedish Orthopaedic Association.

Qualifications

• Specialist Register Trauma and orthopaedic surgery – 17 Apr 2020
• MB ChB 2003 University of Al-Mustansiriyah

Availability

I work at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green and Practice Plus Group Hospital, Barlborough.

Watch Video

1 1

Next slide Previous slide

What treatments do we offer?

At Practice Plus Group, we offer a range of different hip surgery procedures. These vary depending on the hospital location but include:

• hip replacement surgery
• hip revision surgery
• ultrasound-guided injection
• injection in clinic
• injection in tendon (therapeutic substance).

Find a hip consultant in Bristol

We have no shortage of hip consultants at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green. For more information on finding a hip consultant, have a go on the carousel below.

How do I know the surgeon is verified?

All practising doctors in the UK must be registered with the General Medical Council. Looking them up on this database is one way to verify them. Another is to take a look at their ratings and reviews. Our Emersons Green consultant profiles all contain ratings and patient reviews so you can verify them as consultants.

How do I get a referral to a hip replacement surgeon in Bristol?

The way to do this depends on whether you’re an NHS or private patient. Private patients don’t need a referral from their GP. To start the journey for their private hip replacement surgery, they can simply call or fill out an online form to book a consultation.

NHS patients will need to book an appointment with their local GP and ask them to send a referral form to us at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green.

How do I find hip replacement surgeons on the NHS in Bristol?

One way to find NHS hip replacement surgeons in Bristol is through the GMC medical register search tool. This will give you the consultants’ medical number, their registration status, and the year they qualified as a hip surgeon.

Book a hip replacement surgery consultation in Bristol

If you’re paying for your own treatment you can generally self-refer. This means you won’t necessarily need to make a GP appointment beforehand. Simply give our Private Patient Advisors a call on 0330 822 6528 to find out what your options are. Once your referral is dealt with, our friendly staff will book you in at the private hospital of your choice.

Sources and references

¹ https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/our-services/major-specialties/orthopaedics

² https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk/swest/emersons-green-practice-plus-group/

³ https://www.gmc-uk.org/

⁴ https://www.gmc-uk.org/registration-and-licensing/our-registers#searchTheRegister

Acknowledgements